Compatibility brief
Can Amano Shrimp live with Cherry Shrimp?
Often a workable match in a suitable, well-run tank. Still verify behaviour in your setup.
Both are peaceful freshwater shrimp and cohabit cleanly in a planted tank. Amanos out-compete cherries at feed time, so spread food across the tank and give the cherries hides during moult. Success still depends on tank size, stable water, and the actual fish you buy.
Compatibility score
Profile confidence: low
Order of checkstank volume vs adults → predation mouth gap → temperament / fin nipping → shared water windows.
40L
Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 40L (larger active fish often want more length).
Assessment details
Known compatible pairing
Both are peaceful freshwater shrimp and cohabit cleanly in a planted tank. Amanos out-compete cherries at feed time, so spread food across the tank and give the cherries hides during moult.
Compatible temperaments
Both Amano Shrimp and Cherry Shrimp share a peaceful temperament.
Compatible temperature range
Both fish can comfortably share similar water temperatures.
Data or identification limits
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Data or identification limits
Next steps
Concrete changes, not "research more" filler.
- •Cherry Shrimp should be kept in a group of at least 10 for best health and behaviour.
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- →Cherry Shrimp should be kept in a group of at least 10 for best health and behaviour.
- LiveAquaria. Japonica / Amano shrimp (care profile)
Primary: major retailer invertebrate care page: temperature, pH, tank size, algae use, and tank-mate safety. Copy uses Caridina japonica; current valid name for the hobby Amano is C. multidentata. Treat the care numbers as a practical anchor, not a taxonomic guarantee.
- FishBase. Caridina multidentata
Secondary: current scientific name and range context; compare with invertebrate-keeper guides when breeding or species confirmation matters.
- Aquarium Co-Op. Cherry Shrimp Care Guide
Primary: retailer care page covering tank size, water parameters, breeding, and sensitivity to copper and ammonia.
- Seriously Fish. Neocaridina davidi
Secondary: species reference. Note Seriously Fish still uses the older epithet 'denticulata' on some pages; current valid name is N. davidi.
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Build the full stocking list with Amano Shrimp + Cherry Shrimp
Plan further
Try both species in the full-stock tank check, or open either fish profile for mates lists. Methodology explains how verdicts are produced.
Individual fish vary in personality. Fishori uses conservative hobby rules. Observe any new introduction closely, feed thoughtfully, and keep a quarantine or backup plan. This is not veterinary advice.
Profile data confidence: medium. Based on typical aquarium care sources; trade names can be ambiguous, so details may vary between setups.